redlessi

Just wondering if I can have one of each (krib, bolivian ram, dwarf gourami, angel) in my 72 gallon with guppies, platies, danios and cories.

I have not set up the new tank yet and still cant decide what to do with the stocking, let along what to do with the 35 gallon.

ynaggo

If your putting angels you cant put guppies because the will fin nip and with kribs they can nip at both angel and guppy

I recommend


2 Dwarfs
3-4 Bolivians or German Blue Ram (1 Male Rest Female)
3-4 Angels (1 Male Rest Female)
6 Cory or 6 Kuhli Loach
4-6 Platy

Or if you don't want babies go with all female.

bolivianbaby

I agree that the angels would be a danger to the guppies.

However, you could have one krib, one gourami, and one ram there with no problems.

redlessi

Hi BB, as you can see I have not set up the tank yet and now my 35 has a bijillion babies. I am going to put all of them that are left after I give away some in the big tank with a little birth control as in the krip, ram and DG.

Thanks much as always for your help...............

bolivianbaby

You're always welcome

Guppy birth control is a necessity for sure Those guys are PROLIFIC!

redlessi

when getting only one does it matter if it is male or female

btate617

Can't females reproduce a few times without a male present

If I am remembering this correctly then getting one lone female may lead to fry anyhow.

Brian

bolivianbaby

No, either male or female will work.

She already has the guppies. She's looking at some cichlids to go with them

aquarist48

Hello Red. I've moved your thread to the "Freshwater/Stocking suggestions"
section of the forum.
Thanks!
Ken

Blub

They can - as they can store sperm inside their bodies for about 6months to a year. But they must have been in contact with a male for this to happen, obviously.

I'd also like to second BolivanBaby's adivce - 'one krib, one gourami, and one ram' would work well.

redlessi

I already have the guppies along with platies, danios and cories which I plan on moving to the 72 gal tank and wanted to add one krib, gourami and bolivian ram in with the others.

So I am glad this will work. I am also considering a small school of something maybe. Do you think this will work as well.

thanks much

Blub

I think that in a 72gal then another small school wouldn't be pushing it at all! What sort of fish where you thinking of?

ynaggo

Yeah but it really depends what shoaling fish you want, be careful some can fin nip.

You can get - Harlequin Rasboras, Black neon tetra, Cardinal Tetra or Lemon Tetra IMO

Blub

They don't nip if you have them in a proper school. They nip when they're stressed by being kept in small numbers.

bolivianbaby

You could definitely fit a school of smaller fish in that tank. Anything particular you're interested in?

Some rummynose tetras would add some flair if they catch your fancy.

redlessi

how many schooling fish can i get?

bolivianbaby

How many guppies, platys, danios, and corys do you have? I know it's listed in another thread, but I couldn't remember the name of the thread.

redlessi

I have 3 platies, 5 cories, 2 danios and I will keep about 6-8 guppies ( I am having a hard time deciding which ones to keep). As I give away the guppy fry I am going to see if anyone wants the danios as well. That should leave me with about 15 fish plus the krib, ram, gourami that I want to add.

bolivianbaby

I'd say you could fit in three schools of smaller fish, easy. Or a couple schools of larger schooling fish, like bosami (not spelled right) rainbowfish or something along that nature if you'd like.

Your options are wide open. 72 gallons is a lot to work with and you're looking at stocking all levels of the tank with a good-sized footprint and plenty of swimming space.

Blub

In that case you can get loads of them.... 10+ or more! There is loads of space in that tank...